Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Cincinnati, OH
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

There is an immediate opening for a motivated postdoctoral fellow to work in the laboratory of Dr. Nancy Ratner. We are looking for a PhD or MD/PhD to generate mouse models and cell lines that contain cells with Nf1 mutations plus variants in identified genes, to test if specific variants are modifiers of nerve tumor phenotypes. Strong candidates must be enthusiastic about working as part of a team of geneticists, statisticians, and rare disease experts to ensure variant selection and project completion. Expertise in molecular biology and neuroscience preferred.

  • Develop the skills and knowledge (critical thinking and analysis of data, devising specific aims, long-term project planning and experimental design) to become an independent scientist
  • Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze data, which may affect decisions regarding future patient care.
  • Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques, protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks.
  • Implement this knowledge in the Division/Department. Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment.
  • Discuss relevant insights about experimental results with Faculty and provide useful recommendations and analysis.
  • Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings.
  • Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants.
  • Progressively increasing responsibilities with mentorship of research staff and fiscal administration.
  • Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars.
  • Attend required Cincinnati Children's training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all institutional policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • PhD/MD or equivalent
  • Expertise in molecular biology and neuroscience preferred.
  • Medical coverage starting day one of employment.
  • Competitive retirement plans.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
  • Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners.
  • Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions.
  • Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group.
  • Physical and mental health wellness programs.
  • Relocation assistance available for qualified positions.
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